forklift operator

order picker

maintenance mechanic

manager in training

office clerk

Interstate Warehousing

It's a fine enough job if you don't mind 0 to -5 degrees (not every location is that temp but the one I'm at is) which can really weigh on you, especially if you strongly dislike the cold like myself. You will likely start as a runner, an incredibly simple job which is an issue for some because of the massive amounts of boredom. The pay is pretty competitive but you will be there all the time if you're on first shift. 56 hrs a week is pretty common even when its unnecessary which can be very frustrating. This is mostly just an issue with first shift. Also, most higher ups seem to be out of touch with the work in the warehouse because they base opinions on how the warehouse was many years ago if they were ever in it to begin with, and in a rapidly expanding business every year is vastly different. This will likely cause some headache when trying to create an understanding with superiors. The rate system is often counter intuitive and does more to create mistakes others have to fix than creating actual efficiency. Almost never promotes from within, at least not from what I saw. 

To start they say it's a direct hire position but when you arrive to work they say you're a temp for 90 days. Literally says direct hire on the listing. 2nd is the lack of 40hrs per week as I was sent home early and often so dont expect a full 40hrs more like 34hrs-36hrs per week. 3rd and biggest reason not to work for this revolving door is the consistent miscommunication. If your late from clocking back in from lunch break it counts against you. Was late twice arriving to work; called off once then was informed I was only allowed one more occurrence no write up before or any mention of how many occurrences is allowed. Meetings were laughable as you could tell no one had respect for the management who were clearly inexperienced. One supervisor never cracked a smile, was extremely stoic and would misinform you consistently with no accountability. Seems like management already has preconceived notions you won't last or make it soon as you finish training. Morale of all employees was low as everyone I spoke to had complaints of the same young inexperienced supervisor. 

This company has a serious honesty problem. Promises are made to keep people around, then quietly walked back or completely denied later. I was encouraged to believe there was a future here, even after putting in years of work and earning a college degree while employed. I stayed longer than many, invested more than most, and genuinely thought I was building a long-term career — only to see the exact opportunities I was told didn’t exist posted shortly after I left. That alone says everything.

Turnover is constant, and it’s not hard to see why. People eventually realize the expectations don’t match the reality. Support is inconsistent, advancement is vague on purpose, and timelines are always “coming soon” but never actually arrive.

Communication is frustrating and often misleading. You’ll hear different answers depending on who you ask, and none of them seem to matter once decisions are made behind closed doors. Hard work and loyalty are expected, but they don’t lead anywhere.

If you’re looking for stability, transparency, or a real future, look elsewhere. High turnover, broken promises, and constant restructuring make this a place to pass through — not a place to stay

DONT let them train you on the TSP. You won’t get off it unless you wreck the thing.
Supervisors seem annoyed every time a safety concern is brought to them. 
Most management positions are won by nepotism, office is full of frat bros, supervisors are gossipy and usually incompetent at their assigned tasks. 
It takes an average of 3 yrs or more to have a shot at a first shift position (Anderson location).  There were no mentally hard parts of the job, labor was usually minimal, but there were also no enjoyable aspects to the job. Mandatory Overtime hours after your scheduled shift announced moments before the end of day bell. 
The money is good if you want to work 60 hours a week in a refrigerator, But there is no real room to grow within the company and no clear path to anything beyond “team lead”. Training is rushed and leaves new hires frustrated and confused.  Pallets are often dangerously unstable and still stocked in racking.  


I worked here a while ago.  Horrible place to work.  Good workers  are unappreciated and overworked.  Slacker employees get a free ride. Same monotonous job, day after day.   Management seems to have favorite employees and shifts.  Workloads are completely unbalanced between the shifts, then further unbalanced within the shift.   Supervisors are just kids with a degree and no warehouse experience.  No room for advancement.  Unsafe work conditions. Nothing gets done about it unless it makes them lose money or someone dies. Building is on a bad side of town.  See police everyday.  Office personnel are just as bad.  They make mistakes all day long without repercussions that the warehouse has to fix.  Lots of overtime.  Management forces shifts to work weekends while they go home to their families.  This job will chew you up, spit you out, and have you replaced before you got to the ground.  That's how little you will mean to this company.  You've been warned.

Honestly it is a great place as far as the environment. They are keen about safety and customer satisfaction. I have received great working tips and procedures that do help with progress throughout the warehouse. The management is overall in sync with procedures and expectations in each employee. The issue that I am currently facing is I currently am the only person on my shift that is able to clerk. I was told to alternate between loading and clerking, My pay would go down a dollar less per hour by doing this. I have worked off shifts the entire time I have been there. I am currently at a position in my life where first shift hours are on the verge of a necessity. Although I do enjoy the work, I am afraid that it appears though we are unable to agree to terms of the value of my work.

I've been at IWI for a yr now. I was cross trained on all job functions within 4-5 months.There are abt 7-10 different shifts to fit your schedule. Management helps you with anything you need. I read all the other reviews and more than likely the ones with bad reviews are the people who always call out, running late and just don't want to work. I've worked in multiple warehouses and over all this is the best company hands down if you come in and do what your supposed to. If your looking for a long term job and know how to operate lift trucks this is the place for you. Started out at 18.25 now up to 20$/hr with another 1$ raise in a couple months you won't find another job with that pay for the type of work with no college or vocational skills.

Long, cold, rushed, and under the watchful eye of a power-tripping safety department, in who management invests nearly unlimited power. Trainers haven't the time to really inform new hires, on a one on one basis, of the expectations of their functions, and management continuously enacts new policies which plainly display their ignorance of their warehouse and the realities of the work being done there. You pick up quick on their willingness to hire supervisors fresh out of college. At most places, you're just a number. At intestate, you're just that little bit less. 

Cold environment lots of overtime potential. Which means lots of money but work life balance is non existent. It’s more like a frozen prison at times. Not much room for advancement unless your there 10+ years or it’s a lead or trainer spot . There is no tuition assistance they don’t invest in their employees potential. So you can forget about being a supervisor or manager. Also your stuck after 3-5 years your topped out at your shift cap with no raises based on personal performance so there’s no incentive to work harder. Very reasonable attendance policy and they hire felons. They do monthly safety meals. Sit down reach forklifts with stand up dock lifts and powered pallet jacks you ride on. Bottom line it’s a job you can make money at through overtime when it’s a available but it’s not always there. 

I stayed with this company way too long. Unless you’re related to the family or you like working for frat houses  this is not the place for you. They will pick favorites (based on nepotism) and plan on training being minimal. Two of my trainers left the company in the  first few weeks.  Management will inevitably ask you to do something you’re not trained on then get angry when the tasks aren’t right.  When you ask for help from management they wait months and still don’t help in the ways you need. Everything from top to bottom is bad. Plan on almost 0 work/life balance and when you ask for time off they make you feel like you’re doing something wrong especially if you’re sick. The best thing you can do for your mental health and your career is to get out while you can, especially if you’re a recent grad looking for your first job. 

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Forklift operator 13 salaries reported	$24.27 per hour
Order picker 10 salaries reported	$24.50 per hour
Maintenance mechanic 16 salaries reported	$24.73 per hour
Manager in training 3 salaries reported	$71,333 per year
Office clerk 2 salaries reported	$22.31 per hour

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